Martina Navratilova supports Chris Evert in ongoing cancer battle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Martina Navratilova expressed her support for Chris Evert's fight against cancer during a recent press conference. While acknowledging her own health struggles, Navratilova described Evert's situation as more challenging. Evert has faced multiple diagnoses, initially declared cancer-free after her first treatment but experiencing recurrences this summer. Navratilova highlighted the strength of their friendship and their regular communication through text messages. Both players recently featured in the Netflix documentary 'Chris & Martina: The Final Set,' which details their rivalry and shared experiences during their cancer journeys.
- •Navratilova diagnosed with stage 1 throat and breast cancer in 2022.
- •Evert was first diagnosed with stage 1C ovarian cancer in late 2021.
- •Both veterans are in regular contact and support each other.
- •Evert has announced a third cancer diagnosis in June 2026.
- •They appeared in the Netflix documentary about their rivalry.
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — “Chris Evert Had A More Difficult Cancer” – Martina Navratilova Sends Emotional Message About Close Friend’s Fight Against Cancer
"Martina Navratilova has opened up about Chris Evert’s cancer battle, calling it more difficult than her own while praising her close friend’s strength and resilience. Navratilova was first diagnosed with a noninvasive form of breast cancer after a routine mammogram in 2010.
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